Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ~John 14:27 There may be snow on the ground, but I had a meltdown Saturday. Type A girls are prone to meltdowns. Truth … Continue reading Snow Day Meltdown
Martha: Identity in Doing
It's about time I talked about Martha. After all, we Type A women are experts on Martha! -- Takes one to know one! Let's check out Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Martha invited Jesus into her home. Oh, goody! We Type A's love to entertain! Martha is busy making sure everything is perfect. After all, she … Continue reading Martha: Identity in Doing
How the Type A Lady Spent Her 4th of July
I hate loud noises. Balloons popping. Guns shooting. Fireworks exploding. Give me a nice quiet evening. I’m good with that. Every July 4th is a challenge. Since I was a little kid, I’ve spent July 4th with my hands firmly clasped over my ears. This year was no different. My nephews’ fireworks were fantastic. … Continue reading How the Type A Lady Spent Her 4th of July
Interruption #1
"I've told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~John 16:33Cordele, Georgia is a sagging town. Like the moss that hangs from its pecan trees, the town feels dried out. Cordele seems a bit worn, dangling here … Continue reading Interruption #1
Summer Fun With Kids
OK, Type A girls and boys....We're heading into summer. School’s almost out and I know you're getting antsy about your kids running around without a list of "To Dos" to keep them busy! Don't panic! First of all, take it from an OLD mother -- You’ll miss this time with your little ones once your … Continue reading Summer Fun With Kids
Worry Corner…A Lesson in Letting Go
Type A women tend to be worriers. Our minds race with every possibility. We dwell on negative. We want to list our strategy to combat all those foes that tend to disrupt our perfect path. After all, we are list makers! We are movers and pushers! We want to do SOMETHING, even when that "something" … Continue reading Worry Corner…A Lesson in Letting Go
Letting Go of Anger
"Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil and opportunity." ~Ephesians 4:26-27 I blew it big time yesterday. Yikes! It was even Sunday, the day of rest! I should have reminded my temper to take a break, too. We Type … Continue reading Letting Go of Anger
Check Your Baggage At the Door
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." ~Matthew 11:28-30 How much … Continue reading Check Your Baggage At the Door
Contentment In All Circumstances – Finding Your JOY!
We all experience moments in our lives when we feel discontented, maybe even trapped. Type A women are especially susceptible to this. We like to be in control and, when something happens that gets our schedule off kilter, well, our discontentment shifts into high gear. Here's a little lesson about deserts, scouring pads and chameleons … Continue reading Contentment In All Circumstances – Finding Your JOY!
Cut Vines
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." ~ John 5:15 “We need to take care of that,” my husband said, gazing at me with expectation. He knows I’m a Type A woman. … Continue reading Cut Vines
Confessions of a Type A Woman 